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Welland Ont. standoff ends with arrest. Shelter-in-place order lifted

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A shelter-in-place order in Welland Ont. was lifted Saturday morning after police arrested the male suspect at the centre of an officer-involved shooting that injured a female officer a day earlier.

Niagara Regional Police said the suspect was apprehended shortly after 7:30 a.m., ending a standoff that had kept residents confined to their homes and roads closed in the area for nearly 24 hours.

Niagara police officer injured after being shot in Welland
Police confirmed that the shelter-in-place order and all associated road closures have now been lifted.

What we already know
The incident began around 8 a.m. Friday near Plymouth Road and Lincoln Street, when officers responded to a call initially made by bylaw officers.

Police have said officers were met with gunfire shortly after arriving at the scene, and a female officer was struck.

Const. Richard Hingley previously told reporters that the officer’s body armour is believed to have prevented more serious injuries.

The officer was transported to hospital and later released with minor injuries.

A large police perimeter was established following the shooting as negotiators worked to resolve the situation peacefully while the suspect remained contained inside the residence.

Ontario’s police watchdog has been notified and is investigating, after police said officers discharged their firearms during the initial interaction.

Police have not yet released details about the suspect or the charges he may face.

Residents are now being told it is safe to resume normal activity in the area.

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